1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Mustang |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |